Senior Prepress Specialist, Flexible Packaging

Integrated Plastics Packaging; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Plastics Packaging (IPP) in Dubai seeks a Prepress Specialist to ensure accurate, print-ready artwork preparation for flexible packaging. You will collaborate with design, proofing, and production teams to meet print standards and deadlines.

The role requires 4-7 years in prepress within packaging or printing, strong attention to detail, and experience with imposition, trapping, color correction, and file preparation. Qualification in Printing Technology preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-7 years in prepress operations within packaging or printing.
• Hands-on with artwork handling, imposition, trapping and color corrections.
• Coordinate with prepress, production, cylinder/plate making, and quality teams.
• Strong attention to detail and quality-focused mindset.
• Clear technical communication and documentation for artwork/prepress files.
• Good English communication; other languages are a plus.
• ITI/Diploma or Bachelor’s in Printing Technology or related field.

Responsibilities

• Review customer-supplied artwork and perform basic checks for print readiness.
• Prepare files for plate or cylinder making under defined guidelines (imposition, trapping, bleeds).
• Perform basic color corrections and file conversions as per print requirements.
• Coordinate with design, proofing, and production teams to clarify artwork requirements.
• Identify and report file-related issues and support troubleshooting activities.
• Maintain proper file naming, version control, and artwork archiving for traceability.
• Follow SOPs, quality standards, and print specifications.
• Support senior team members in process improvements and daily prepress activities.
• Escalate complex or non-standard issues to Prepress Supervisor/Manager as required.

Skills

Artwork handling

Imposition

Trapping

Color correction

Print file preparation

Quality awareness

Documentation

English communication

Education

ITI / Diploma or Bachelor's in Printing Technology

Job description

Integrated Plastics Packaging (IPP) in Dubai seeks a Prepress Specialist to ensure accurate, print-ready artwork preparation for flexible packaging. You will collaborate with design, proofing, and production teams to meet print standards and deadlines.

The role requires 4-7 years in prepress within packaging or printing, strong attention to detail, and experience with imposition, trapping, color correction, and file preparation. Qualification in Printing Technology preferred.